Liisa AndreassenLiisa Andreassen has spent more than 30 years crafting stories as a professional writer and editor, but this is her first adventure into the magical world of children's books. The inspiration for this story came during a family trip to Tanzania, wher she marveled at how animals worked together to find water-a lesson in teamwork and harmony she knew would captivate young readers and grown-ups alike.Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Liisa now calls the scenic mountains of Asheville, NC home, where she lives with her husband, John. One day, she dreams of creating a series called Kids' Continents, celebrating the unique animals and their cooperative spirits from every corner of the globe. Read More Read Less